This three-day Lenten Encounter helps men and women encounter Christ during the intense time of Lent. We will reflect on how the Lord uses us despite our shortcomings; how we go from fear to trusting in God’s will; and how, with the help of God, we offer ourselves as gift to God and our neighbor. There will be live talks given by parishioners via Zoom and small group discussions. Men and women who attend have the option to commit to a six-week weekly small group following the encounter event.

“ There has never been a man more in love with a woman than St. Joseph was in love with Mary. What dignity and holiness were required of St. Joseph to be the husband of Mary! In her feminine Heart, Mary knew that she was secure in the manhood of St. Joseph. He was her knight and warrior.

“ God sent St. Joseph to Egypt so that, out of Egypt, St. Joseph could bring the Bread of Life to the nations. Saint Joseph saved our Bread from Herod; he protected and preserved him in Egypt; and he now desires that we receive the Bread of Life at Holy Mass. Unlike the Joseph of the Old Testament, St. Joseph’s Heavenly Bread is more numerous than the sands of the sea. This Heavenly Bread is able to feed

Have you read Fratelli Tutti? In his newest encyclical, Pope Francis invites the Church to live out the call to universal fraternity and social friendship. Check out this overview and summary: https://www.usccb.org/resources/fratelli-tutti-overview-summary

Pope Francis proclaims that 2021 will be “The Year of Saint Joseph” visit the Vatican Website to learn more. CLICK HERE This will be the perfect opportunity for our parish community to consecrate themselves to Saint Joseph. You might ask, “What exactly is consecration to St. Joseph?” In other words, what does it mean for a person to be consecrated to St. Joseph? Well, it ......

Today is the feast day of Saint John Neumann! In 1852 he was named the fourth bishop of Philadelphia. He founded more than 50 churches and greatly expanded Catholic education.

“As we begin the New Year, may we discover anew that faith demands worship. If we can fall on our knees before Jesus, we will overcome the temptation to set off on our own path.” (Pope Francis, Jan. 6, 2020) On this Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, we remember that God came to earth for everyone, every nation, every people.

Please remember in your prayers the priest of our Diocese who have died in the month of January. Father Hugh J. Flynn, (1923 – 1975) Father Flynn was born July 31, 1923 in Philadelphia and attended elementary and secondary schools there.  During World War II he served with the Navy in the Seabees. He attended St. John’s Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas and was ordained May 27, 1956 by Archbishop Joseph Hurley

January is Poverty Awareness Month! Visit PovertyUSA ( www.povertyusa.org ) for education on economic justice, resources for prayer, and key conduits for action.

If your marriage has become troubled and stressed, unloving or uncaring; if you have grown cold and distant; even if you are divorced or separated or are thinking about it; Retrouvaille can help. It has helped thousands.

Seeing this headline in the news: Bishops' Committee Endorses Vaccine Despite Abortion Connection, I will share with you information received from our Bishop.

It's never too early to start planning. The Diocese of Orlando will offer their annual  Ministry Formation Conference. The title of the conference  this year is , I Thirst. This refers to our thirst for God, for His desire for us, and how we should thirst for others to be drawn into God’s perfect love.  Who is this conference for? Everyone!

I invite you to join me and fellow parishioners, this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for Tuesday with the Pastor, via ZOOM It's our desire to make it as easy as possible to join us during our ZOOM Meetings so I am in the process of developing a new website: www.saintmcc.online

We will be opening our online Thrift Shop and Gift Shop. Visit us at www.saintmatthewthriftshop.com and www.saintmatthewgiftshop.com

Parents are the primary teachers of their children. Here at St. Matthew, we want to help parents help their children so that our Catholic families can thrive!  Once you register for our Family Formation, you will be given access to our online formation program, Catholic Brain, ....

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Watch a video message from Bishop John Noonan explaining how our Church has adapted to serving our community’s increased needs since the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic.